Baker Farms planned to begin construction in February on a new cooler to provide 30% more capactiy overall, but the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed those plans.
FF Cooling Solutions, a brand of France-based Fromfroid Co., is seeking to expand distribution and use of its fast-cooling systems in the U.S. fresh produce industry.
Thomas Produce Sales Inc. already is doing a lot of “in-and-out” — or cold storage — business, and owner/president Chuck Thomas expects that substantially more could materialize in the future.
The Port of Wilmington, Del., is under new management and the new operator is bringing key improvements to the important landing spot for U.S. fruit imports.
Expansion across the Delaware River into New Jersey is one way that Toughkenamon, Pa.-based Manfredi Cold Storage is looking to accommodate future growth in imported fresh produce.
Bakersfield, Calif.-based Anthony Vineyards is expanding its cold storage facilities by 50,000 square feet to accommodate new table grape varieties, said Bob Bianco, co-owner.
As consolidation in the U.S. cold storage industry continues, the amount of space available for the fresh produce supply chain and other refrigerated goods continues to grow.
When the Global Cold Chain Alliance’s Global Cold Chain Expo debuted in Chicago in 2016, the association set out to highlight the expertise and knowledge its members have to a larger audience.
While the USDA’s most recent report on cold storage capacity shows a drop in overall numbers, there’s no lack of examples in the fresh produce supply chain suggesting that sector is seeing growth.
